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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.84, 1,635.30 and 1,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.84, 1,635.30 and 1,111.08 is: 1,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.84 : 1,635.30 = 1,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.84/1,635.30 = 1,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.84x = 1,635.30 × 1,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.84x = 1,816,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,949.12/1,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.34

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